From Mango Studios... Romantic, modern and elegant is how I would describe Erica and Michael’s Arlington Estate wedding. Erica and Michael met each other in high school. They wanted their big day to be a celebration of their love, where they could share their joy with their extensive group of friends and big loving family.

Erica envisioned a beautiful day filled with a fun and romantic atmosphere. That’s why I took a candid approach when it came to their bridal party and couples portraits. I shared Erica’s vision and wanted their wedding photographs to feel active, organic and naturally elegant. It was so easy to capture the candid moments of laughter and I love how these two were so expressive with their love of each other. They just knew how to have a great time with their wedding party! What works best for me is taking a step back and giving my couples their space, I won’t direct them to a certain spot but would guide them to a general area that photographs beautifully. This way they can choose to move freely and do what feels natural to them such as, throwing arms around each other, planting kisses and waltzing. My aim is to try to weave my way around and simply let them enjoy their wedding day and their bond with each other while taking photos along the way.

Erica and Michael described their reception decor as full of white flowers and greenery. I fell in love with their space the moment I stepped in! All of their vendors worked their magic to bring Erica and Michael’s vision of a simple yet elegant celebration to life. RDT Events + Beauty transformed the beautiful Arlington Estate into a modern-day oasis filled with organic and artful floral arrangements by the talented Fleurisma Events. There were many heartfelt speeches shared and the sounds of happy laughter filled the halls throughout the night. I’d like to thank Erica and Michael for giving us an opportunity to document their gorgeous wedding and I wish them many years of happy marriage!